US Bridges

US 60 over Meadow River

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.10 Miles W. of CR 60/31 · Structure no. 00000000013A104

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 60 over Meadow River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 60 over Meadow River in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 72 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,040 by 2039. The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesUS 60
CrossesMeadow River
Location0.10 Miles W. of CR 60/31
RouteU.S. Route 6000
Coordinates37.98617, -80.7497
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (69 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2019)
Projected traffic7,040 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 60 over Meadow River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is US 60 over Meadow River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does US 60 over Meadow River carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 60 over Meadow River?

The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 60 over Meadow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.